4 Alternatives To Unhealthy Drinks!
Diet soda, fizzy fruit juice drinks, vitamin-laden waters, ginger ale, (it’s got real ginger, right?) You’re seriously trying to be healthier when it comes to your beverage of choice. And I commend you. You’ve cut out soda. Maybe you’ve even cut out diet soda. You’re hydrating with water. But sometimes you just want…
READ MORE5 Foods That Can Lower Your Risk For Death, Based On Science
msn health & fitness By now we should all know that fried and processed foods are leading us to an early grave, but for every food that increases our risk for premature death, there’s another that lowers our risk for premature death. We whole-heartedly accept that eating too many fried…
READ MOREYes, You Can Live Rent-Free
Kiplinger Alex Beecroft didn’t pay a cent in rent for nearly a year. No, he wasn’t couch surfing or mooching off of friends. The Michigan native traveled the country, helping organic farmers plant crops and tend to greenhouses in exchange for warm meals and warm beds. It was all thanks…
READ MORE10 Brilliant Ways to Live Like You’re Rich, Even on a Small Budget
the PENNY HOARDER From our eighth-floor balcony, my wife and I watched the full moon rise over the ocean. Prior to that we walked in the surf, soaked in the hot tub, swam in the pool and had drinks at the hotel bar. In the morning, we had a full…
READ MORE5 Best Iced Tea Smoothies for Weight Loss
msn health and fitness While national iced tea day may not get the hype of, say, National Donut Day, Waffle Day or Tapioca Pudding Day (a real thing), iced tea day is worth celebrating for one reason: It’s the easiest way to sip away the pounds while looking, feeling and…
READ MORE5 Reasons Why Sex Is Better In Your 40s
Prevention Forget doom and gloom in the bedroom at the big four-oh—your sex life can definitely improve, according to research: Women grow increasingly satisfied with their sex lives after they turn 40, finds a University of California San Diego study. Here’s to you, indeed, Mrs. Robinson! Five reasons why: 1.…
READ MOREHow to Make a Buddha Bowl for Weight Loss
Oddly enough, one of the biggest trends in the and health food world right now is named after a man often depicted as having a big, round belly. Yes, you guessed it: Buddha. Buddha bowls, sometimes referred to as glory or hippie bowls, are hearty, filling dishes made of various…
READ MORE6 Relaxing Yoga Poses For Beginners
Whether you’re an expert or beginner to yoga, these six moves will relax and revitalize your body. Below are poses demonstrated by Master Fitness & Nutrition Therapist Missi Holt and what health benefits they provide. Child’s Pose (Balasana) Begin by kneeling on a yoga mat or the floor. Bring your knees apart and your…
READ MOREYour 5-Minute Routine For Killer, Ageless Arms
Prevention These ridiculously effective arm exercises will help you sculpt stronger, leaner arms in less time than it takes to drive to the gym. All you need are a pair of dumbbells and—because these exercises target multiple muscles at once—only 5 quick minutes. Do this routine every other day for the next…
READ MORE6 Ways Yoga Will Help You Stay Young
msn health & fitness IS YOGA THE KEY TO ANTI-AGING? The word ‘yoga’ is Sanskrit and has many translations, including ‘union.’ The practice originated as a philosophy to unite mind, body and spirit through breath control, meditation and physical postures. Today mounting evidence suggests that there are major age-defying benefits’and…
READ MORE3 Waistline Friendly Adult Beverages
Below you will find 3 simple tips to healthier boozing, along with 3 healthier alcoholic drinks that you can enjoy this weekend guilt free [in moderation of course!]. 3 simple tips to healthier boozing: Use real fruit instead of sugar or flavored syrups, or other sugary mixes. The real fruit…
READ MORE10 Ways You’re Throwing Away Thousands of Dollars Each Year
the PENNY HOARDER Who doesn’t waste money? We all pay too much at times because we want something right now. And on occasion, if we’re being honest with ourselves, we buy things we don’t really need. We might notice these spending mistakes and laugh about them, and (hopefully) learn from…
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